Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer located in Manhattan Beach, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

• Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon obtaining customer funding and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date*
  
  

In this role, the Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for software migration, enhancements, and full cycle testing to support Payload Flight software. This includes work on Payload Flight software, test scripts, data analysis, and processing tools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems with logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conduct software migration and enhancements for Payload Flight software systems, ensuring full functionality across all phases of integration and testing.
• Perform data analysis and develop processing tools to optimize software performance and compatibility.
• Ensure compliance with established software standards and industry best practices.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A highly independent professional capable of excelling in a lean team environment.
• Strong expertise and hands-on experience across the full software lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and documentation.
• This position is contingent upon obtaining customer funding and holding final clearances (if applicable) prior to start date*
  
  

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Embedded Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer level based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications - Principal Embedded Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM degree with 5+ years of software development experience OR Master’s degree in STEM with 3+ years of software development experience, OR Ph.D. with 1+ year of software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C or C++ programming
• Experience with Solaris Unix or Linux operating systems
• Prior experience working with embedded software systems development, integration, and testing
• Candidate must have an active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application
  
  

Basic Qualifications – Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM degree with 8+ years of software development experience OR Master’s degree in STEM with 6+ years of software development experience, OR Ph.D. with 4+ years of software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C or C++ programming
• Experience with Solaris Unix or Linux operating systems
• Prior experience working with embedded software systems development, integration, and testing
• Candidate must have an active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with VxWorks and Windows
• Experience working on MILSATCOM Payload programs
• Proficiency in Perl and Python
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking skills to resolve software development and migration anomalies and analyze test results
  
  

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.